Finally we have an update in the email saga.  Seems like the Governor’s office isn’t ready, after four months, to turn them over.  Here’s a press release from the Alaska Democratic Party: The Alaska Democratic Party (ADP) has objected to a request from Governor Sarah Palin’s Office for another two months or more of additional [...]

No, the volcano hasn’t buried Mudflats alive.  It’s worse.  Computer issues.  The fix should happen today (keep fingers crossed), but for right now, please enjoy this open thread to discuss the issues of the day, and THANK YOU to all of you who granted my wish.  I heard the audio for this clip in college, [...]

Let me start by saying I am only capable of writing this post, because I have finally stopped laughing.  I’m not talking “LOL” or amusement, or even an actual out loud chuckle.  I’m talking inability to speak, tears streaming down face, convulsions, and inability to breathe.  There’s no catchy acronym for that, like “LOL,”  because [...]

Here is the first of several videos to come from Dennis Zaki’s trip to rural Alaska. Dennis’ trip was absolutely invaluable in bringing awareness to those living outside rural Alaska of the region, the people, and the unique challenges faced by their fellow Americans in that region of the country. As the topic of rural Alaska [...]

Don Young Gets White House Invite - Young visited the White House this morning to see President Barack Obama sign into law his very first bill, the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act. Young was on the guest list because he was one of just four House Republicans to vote for the legislation, which expands [...]

That’s right, embattled Alaska Attorney General Talis Colberg is all about freedom of personal choice.  He thinks people have the right to choose  whethere to ignore legislative subpoenas or not.  He feels it’s a personal decision between you, your governor and your Attorney General.  And the legislature has no business interfering, and telling you what [...]

Naughty Monkeys -No, not the kind that fling poo.  I was going to try really hard not to bring up Sarah Palin again, because frankly, it’s been one of those days where I’m getting dangerously close to Sarah Palin burnout.  But it’s worth a quick mention that her “Naughty Monkey” red pumps that were put on [...]

There’s lots of speculation about what exactly our governor will be doing this weekend.  Here’s the scoop, straight from the governor’s office. Friday evening, the governor will be dining with Fred and Marlene Malek.   Mr. Malek is a “prominent business leader” and like most prominent business leaders who invite politicians over for swanky private dinners, [...]

Alaska’s Senior Senator Lisa Murkowski has had a busy couple of weeks.  She’s added three new lines to her resume. Top Ranking Republican on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Plum spot on Senate Appropriations Committee And now….The Senate Republican Leadership Team Numbers 1 and 2 mean that Murkowski is in a nice spot [...]

The Federal economic stimulus package which will make hundreds of billions of dollars available to states for critical infrastructure projects, has asked governors across the land to submit a list of eligible projects in their home states.  Palin’s list?  It’s short.  Four projects that support the mythological gas pipeline, and one for the Kodiak missile [...]

The First Week – After seven days as president, 44% of those surveyed by Rasmussen “strongly approve” of the way Barack Obama is doing his job.  So far, so good. Palin Gets Free Ad Time During Superbowl?? - Word has it that several pro-Palin military families here in Alaska were contacted to be part of [...]

Now THAT’s an Alfalfa Club that Impresses Me. Here’s the latest news from our globe trotting Gov. Next month, Palin will address a gathering of influential conservatives in Washington but before then, the big date in her diary is Saturday’s Alfalfa club dinner in Washington. The event is an invitation-only occasion for some of the [...]

Guess what just flowed down the “tubes” today and landed with a big splat?  SarahPAC! That’s right, her very own political action committee.   If you are a late night talk show host, or a progressive blogger, you may begin high-fiving those around you at any time.  Get ready for zany presidential hijinks in 2012.  The [...]

Well, he’s done it again, and maybe this time it will stick. John Conyers, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed Karl Rove to testify before Congress regarding the politicization of the Justice Department, including not only the firing of U.S. Attorneys, but the prosecution of former Alabama Governor, Don Siegelman. Rove has previously [...]

We knew it was coming, but here’s the official word.  This just released: Monday, January 26, 2009, Anchorage , Alaska :  Anchorage resident and registered Republican Andrée McLeod has filed two separate ethics complaints this morning with the Attorney General’s Office.  McLeod charges that Governor Palin press secretary Bill McAllister and governor’s office director and [...]